Job summary
We are seeking an Art Psychotherapist to join the Ladywell Unit Psychological Therapies Team consisting of a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
This post is for 22.5hrs (0.60 wte) per week covering Arts Therapies provision in Evans Ward , Ladywell Unit, Lewisham Hospital which is an acute inpatient Mental Health Unit.
The post holder will be a member of the Ladywell Unit Psychological Therapies Team.
Regular Line Management and Clinical Supervision will be provided within the service.
About us
The post will be based at the Ladywell Unit, Lewisham Hospital and is well served by Public Transport.
Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2). We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Art Psychotherapy on inpatient acute Mental Health wards
To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
To develop the profile of Arts therapies
To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
To work as an autonomous professional within professional and registration body (Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Art Psychotherapy on inpatient acute Mental Health wards
To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
To develop the profile of Arts therapies
To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.
To work as an autonomous professional within professional and registration body (Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters (or equivalent) in Art Psychotherapy
- Registered as an Arts Therapist with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience including experience of individual and group Art Psychotherapy with people with complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working with issues of risk and safety both physical and relational.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Experience working with arts and health practitioners including arts Therapies trainees (Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy or Dance Movement trainees)
Desirable
- Experience of completing audits
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of arts process and practice and its therapeutic application.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues and child protection.
- Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters (or equivalent) in Art Psychotherapy
- Registered as an Arts Therapist with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience including experience of individual and group Art Psychotherapy with people with complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working with issues of risk and safety both physical and relational.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- Experience working with arts and health practitioners including arts Therapies trainees (Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy or Dance Movement trainees)
Desirable
- Experience of completing audits
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understanding of arts process and practice and its therapeutic application.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues and child protection.
- Knowledge of racial and other diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
